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The Annual Woodcarvers Show at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County Saturday in Port Charlotte brought out hundreds to view the works of and learn from the talented carvers from in and around Charlotte County. Pictured here is “Deliverance,” a striking carving by Chris Howard, one of the independent carvers in this year’s show.

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Ken Smith goes in for an even closer look at the wildlife carvings by Bud Evans, appreciating the detail and proportions.

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Emerson Barratt, a member of the Charlotte County Woodcarvers, was having a great time Saturday morning, working on a new carvings during the annual show.

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Known as the Kentucky Folk Artist, Bill Beeler’s walking sticks are one of his specialities. Here, he works on a smaller carving while at the show.

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With a wooden birdie feeding on top of his hat, Paul Canuel goes about his carving.

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Miniature gourds, and even a hot-air balloon, are among the carvings by Sharon Wright.

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Veteran carver Ken Wetter selects a piece of wood for “newbie” Leona Baker to start her first carving project.

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When Dave Wirth’s granddaughter turns 1, she will be receiving this pull toy that Wirth carved — her very own pink pig to pull around.